Pep Boys Doesn't Sell a 3-core Radiator for 5.0's?!?!? Need quick response

MTU 50 · 06-18-2001, 02:17 PM

I called the store in Eastpointe and he said all they have are 1 or 2-core radiators. I asked if they ever sold a 3-core, and he said yeah, but only for certain truck models.

What the hell is going on? I believe all you guys that say you bought a 3-core there. Is this guy wrong or are they really just heavy duty 2-core radiators.

I was going to go and pick one up today, but now I don't know what to do.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

90dpscoupe · 06-18-2001, 07:00 PM

Well the one i bought from pep boys is twice the size of my stock one, it may only be a 2 core, dont know, they asked if i had AC and i said yes, so they recomended this heavy duty one, it is big and works fine for any stang, modded or not, and best of all its only around 100$

o but i had to modify the hold down brackets a little, no problem though.

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90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

Fox Body · 06-18-2001, 07:07 PM

Alright MTU 50,

I checked my receipts and this is what I found:

Part# 43-31-38
GDI (Go/Dan) Radiator (w/ Maximum cooling)
$99.99 (although I bought mine for $159.99 ~2 years ago)
*receipt doesn't specify if it's 2 or 3 row radiator and the guy I talked to at Pep boys couldn't tell me if it was or not*

But it IS A 3-Row Radiator.

1) Check out this web site at GDI (Go/Dan). http://www.autopart.com/radiatorinfo/catalog.htm

2) type in your make, year. Hit next, then select model and hit next.

3) The next page shows all you selected and about mid page to bottom it says: "Enter GDI Radiator part number in the field below to see a picture of that part."

4) Enter 3138 (it already has the 43 for you) and hit SEE PICTURE button.

That is the one Pep Boys sold me and the one they still sell for $99.99 and it is 3 row. It has treated me very well for a non-aluminum radiator (NO overheating problems)

Hope that helps...

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'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Fox Body · 06-18-2001, 07:11 PM

Oh yeah, if you get it, you should get the one for A/C equipped mustang.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

MTU 50 · 06-18-2001, 08:39 PM

Should I still get one for A/C, even if I am removing the a/c.

I pulled the radiator today and I'm wondering if I can remove the condenser (thing that looks like a radiator and is in front of the radiator), and the Accumulator (Where the a/c lines connect to).

MTU 50 · 06-18-2001, 08:48 PM

BTW, thanks guys and....

Do you know if it has fittings for the Auto trans cooler lines. It looks like it does in the picture, but I can't tell. I'm going to call pep boys again tomarrow and run that part # and brand by them.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

oldman · 06-18-2001, 10:55 PM

Try Summit, they have several radiators for Mustangs. And yes you can remove the condensor. Once the compressor is opened to the atmosphere, might as well take the condensor too.

Fox Body · 06-19-2001, 01:16 AM

Yeah I would go ahead and get the one for A/C b/c somehow I think that one is equipped for better cooling. Only difference is that it has an extra line spout that comes with a plug you can use (but maybe that's the only difference so maybe you don't need to. I would just ask them to show you both and then make your decision from that)

I removed my condenser for better air flow to radiator and less weight (HA! less weight, that's almost a joke. That condenser has gotta be less than 2 lbs--much lighter than I thought). I don't have air now so it's just a waste of space. Very easy to remove.

I'm about 90% sure if it has the fittings for trans cooler, but if you go to PEp Boys, you can see for yourself.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Stang Runner · 06-19-2001, 02:42 PM

Pep Boys Have retards working at them

I tried to get a new oil plugs from them and they would only give me one. I said I need 2 and he would not give me another. I felt like killing him. I was yelling at him for about 5 MIN. Then I left.

stangbang · 06-19-2001, 03:02 PM

I bought mine from advance auto parts it's a 3 core with fitings for an auto trans and it's made by modine. I paid about $150 for it and it has no problem keeping my 347 cool.

ByrdPE · 06-20-2001, 04:18 PM

Check here www.radiator.com
I got my 3 core for 120.00 shipped about 2 weeks ago.
Good Luck

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FMS 373,Mac U/D Pullies,B&M shift kit,B&M Trans cooler,
KYB's,FMS 65mm T/B,Moroso cold air kit,75mm Bullet,BBK sub frame connectors,Power-slotted rotors w/performance friction pads
PST performance sway-bar kit,3G alternator,Maximum Motorsports Strut tower brace,Maximum Motorsports G-Load brace
Maximum Motorsports lower control arms,Autometer,oil,H2O,
volt MSD6AL,MSD Blaster coil,'Tiny Avenger'intake pipe

GTGeorge · 06-20-2001, 05:15 PM

I was just reading over the posts and happen to need a radiator, so I read these and then called PEP Boys they have one in stock. I am going to pick it up tonight I will let youguys know how it works.

Quote:

Originally posted by MTU 50:
I called the store in Eastpointe and he said all they have are 1 or 2-core radiators. I asked if they ever sold a 3-core, and he said yeah, but only for certain truck models.

What the hell is going on? I believe all you guys that say you bought a 3-core there. Is this guy wrong or are they really just heavy duty 2-core radiators.

I was going to go and pick one up today, but now I don't know what to do.

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93GT 398" 14:1,1080 Barry Grant Carb, nitrous fogger, c-4, Street Heats, 2" RCI long tubes, more.
79 notch 306, 5speed, carb, small plate nitrous.
88 turbo coupe 5 speed stock
91GT conv. 5.0 5speed, 3.73, and the normal bolt on stuff, just added to herd a sweet 86,SVO,5speed,306,msd,650dp,bbk,autometer,ect.
91 f-150 4x4 tow truck

MTU 50 · 06-20-2001, 09:37 PM

Yeah today, I went to Pep boys and talked to the service manager and got the previously mentioned GDI radiator for $99.99. I assume it is a 3-row, since it has the same part # as the one listed above and on their computer this one was the one with maximum cooling as opposed to a stock replacement. This thing is twice as wide as the old piece of junk I pulled out, so I'm pretty optimistic that it will work good.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

06-18-2001, 02:17 PM	#1
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Pep Boys Doesn't Sell a 3-core Radiator for 5.0's?!?!? Need quick response I called the store in Eastpointe and he said all they have are 1 or 2-core radiators. I asked if they ever sold a 3-core, and he said yeah, but only for certain truck models. What the hell is going on? I believe all you guys that say you bought a 3-core there. Is this guy wrong or are they really just heavy duty 2-core radiators. I was going to go and pick one up today, but now I don't know what to do. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

06-18-2001, 07:00 PM	#2
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	Well the one i bought from pep boys is twice the size of my stock one, it may only be a 2 core, dont know, they asked if i had AC and i said yes, so they recomended this heavy duty one, it is big and works fine for any stang, modded or not, and best of all its only around 100$ o but i had to modify the hold down brackets a little, no problem though. ------------------ 90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs. Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 98.17 Best 60': 1.9607 next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

06-18-2001, 07:07 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Alright MTU 50, I checked my receipts and this is what I found: Part# 43-31-38 GDI (Go/Dan) Radiator (w/ Maximum cooling) $99.99 (although I bought mine for $159.99 ~2 years ago) receipt doesn't specify if it's 2 or 3 row radiator and the guy I talked to at Pep boys couldn't tell me if it was or not But it IS A 3-Row Radiator. 1) Check out this web site at GDI (Go/Dan). http://www.autopart.com/radiatorinfo/catalog.htm 2) type in your make, year. Hit next, then select model and hit next. 3) The next page shows all you selected and about mid page to bottom it says: "Enter GDI Radiator part number in the field below to see a picture of that part." 4) Enter 3138 (it already has the 43 for you) and hit SEE PICTURE button. That is the one Pep Boys sold me and the one they still sell for $99.99 and it is 3 row. It has treated me very well for a non-aluminum radiator (NO overheating problems) Hope that helps... ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-18-2001, 07:11 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Oh yeah, if you get it, you should get the one for A/C equipped mustang. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-18-2001, 08:39 PM	#5
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Should I still get one for A/C, even if I am removing the a/c. I pulled the radiator today and I'm wondering if I can remove the condenser (thing that looks like a radiator and is in front of the radiator), and the Accumulator (Where the a/c lines connect to).

06-18-2001, 08:48 PM	#6
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	BTW, thanks guys and.... Do you know if it has fittings for the Auto trans cooler lines. It looks like it does in the picture, but I can't tell. I'm going to call pep boys again tomarrow and run that part # and brand by them. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

06-18-2001, 10:55 PM	#7
oldman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Amarillo, Texas, 79107 Posts: 78	Try Summit, they have several radiators for Mustangs. And yes you can remove the condensor. Once the compressor is opened to the atmosphere, might as well take the condensor too.

06-19-2001, 01:16 AM	#8
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah I would go ahead and get the one for A/C b/c somehow I think that one is equipped for better cooling. Only difference is that it has an extra line spout that comes with a plug you can use (but maybe that's the only difference so maybe you don't need to. I would just ask them to show you both and then make your decision from that) I removed my condenser for better air flow to radiator and less weight (HA! less weight, that's almost a joke. That condenser has gotta be less than 2 lbs--much lighter than I thought). I don't have air now so it's just a waste of space. Very easy to remove. I'm about 90% sure if it has the fittings for trans cooler, but if you go to PEp Boys, you can see for yourself. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-19-2001, 02:42 PM	#9
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Pep Boys Have retards working at them I tried to get a new oil plugs from them and they would only give me one. I said I need 2 and he would not give me another. I felt like killing him. I was yelling at him for about 5 MIN. Then I left.

06-19-2001, 03:02 PM	#10
stangbang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: brunswick,ohio Posts: 135	I bought mine from advance auto parts it's a 3 core with fitings for an auto trans and it's made by modine. I paid about $150 for it and it has no problem keeping my 347 cool.

06-20-2001, 04:18 PM	#11
ByrdPE Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: MEMPHIS,TN. Posts: 36	Check here www.radiator.com I got my 3 core for 120.00 shipped about 2 weeks ago. Good Luck ------------------ FMS 373,Mac U/D Pullies,B&M shift kit,B&M Trans cooler, KYB's,FMS 65mm T/B,Moroso cold air kit,75mm Bullet,BBK sub frame connectors,Power-slotted rotors w/performance friction pads PST performance sway-bar kit,3G alternator,Maximum Motorsports Strut tower brace,Maximum Motorsports G-Load brace Maximum Motorsports lower control arms,Autometer,oil,H2O, volt MSD6AL,MSD Blaster coil,'Tiny Avenger'intake pipe

06-20-2001, 09:37 PM	#13
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Yeah today, I went to Pep boys and talked to the service manager and got the previously mentioned GDI radiator for $99.99. I assume it is a 3-row, since it has the same part # as the one listed above and on their computer this one was the one with maximum cooling as opposed to a stock replacement. This thing is twice as wide as the old piece of junk I pulled out, so I'm pretty optimistic that it will work good. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs